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WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Ōpōtiki kiwifruit packhouse

NZ HeraldRNZTuesday 25 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand, Waikato Hospital

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A worker was seriously injured while performing routine plant cleaning at the Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki on Monday. The individual was airlifted to Waikato Hospital following the accident. WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the incident.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 25 Nov 2025, 1:24pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    WorkSafe investigates serious injury at Riverlock packhouse near Ōpōtiki (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Ōpōtiki kiwifruit worker remains in hospital after workplace accident (opens in new tab)